Topic Outline
Here is the full topic outline for the Teaching Singapore Math Word Problem Solving Strategies (K-3)
Introduction
- Why use Singapore Math strategies?
- What makes Singapore Math strategies different from traditional strategies?
- What is the 3-part bar model drawing process?
- What is the best way to teach (and learn) word problem solving strategies online or face to face?
Solving and Teaching Part-Whole Word Problems
- 1-step word problems involving addition
- 1-step word problems involving subtraction
- Mixed 1-step word problems involving addition and subtraction
Solving and Teaching Comparison Word Problems
- 1-step word problems involving addition (How many more? / How many less?)
- 1-step word problems involving subtraction (How many more / less?)
- Mixed 1-step comparison problems
Review: 1-step part-whole and comparison problems involving addition and subtraction
Solving and Teaching 2-step Word Problems (addition and subtraction)
- 2-step word problems with 2 bars (Breakdown method)
- 2-step word problems with single bars (shortcut method)
- Solving 2-step word problems (Any method)
Solving and Teaching Multiplication Word Problems
- 1-step multiplication word problems (basic)
- 1-step multiplication word problems (unitary approach)
- Solving 2-step word problems (involving 3 operations - addition, subtraction and multiplication)
Solving and Teaching Division Word Problems
- 1-step division word problems (known group approach)
- 1-step division word problems (known items approach)
- Mixed 1-step division word problems
Putting it all together
- 2-step word problems involving four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
- More exercises and strategies